Question

Explain the following statement with reasons. - Gandhiji began fast unto death in the Yerwada jail.

Answer 1

On September 16th of 1932, Mahatma Gandhi began a “fast unto death” to protest British support of a new Indian Constitution that would separate the Indian electorate by caste, thereby segregating the “untouchables” & ensuring that the social classes would remain unfairly divided. After just six days, the British accepted an alternate proposal & he was able to break the fast. However, Gandhi’s non-violent & steadfast commitment to social justice continued until “The Great Soul” was assassinated in 1948.

Answer 2

Civil disobedience movement made Indians learn the importance of Passive resistance towards British. The first movement to express the remonstration against British in an inoffensive manner was Dandi March.  

After Gandhi Irwin Pact, it was decided that Indian National congress would participate in the Round table Conference along with the British for talks.

Gandhi dissented against the law that was introduced by the British government against the minority people and the untouchables. He decided to fast until death in Yerwadi jail. This made the British to repeal the decision.